Article 4 directions

An article 4 direction is made by the local planning authority. It restricts the scope of permitted development rights either in relation to a particular area or site, or a particular type of development.

This means that you may have to submit a planning application for work which does not normally need one. An article 4 direction is specific to the area it covers and can restrict a range of works from extensions and garden structures, to painting the exterior of your house.

Article 4 directions are made when the character of an area would be threatened by inappropriate works being carried out. They offer additional protection to an area and are most common in conservation areas.

Article 4 directions - Lewes District Council

There are a number of Article 4 directions in the Lewes district. You can download details and maps below.

These directions restrict or remove permitted development rights specific to those areas.

Chailey

Chailey (Bosuns) Article 4 and map (PDF, 323 KB)

Chailey (land south of Markstakes Lane) Article 4 and map (PDF, 674 KB)

Ditchling

Ditchling (Conservation Area) Article 4 and map (PDF, 535 KB)

Ditchling (land off B2116) Article 4 and map - Lewes District Council (PDF, 180 KB)

Lewes

For information on Article 4 directions in Lewes, please click the following link to go to the South Downs National Park website: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/planning-process/do-i-need-planning-permission/article-4-directions/

Newhaven

Newhaven Article 4 direction

A Non-immediate Article 4 direction was proposed under Article 4(1) to withdraw permitted development rights for changes of use from office to residential and light industrial to residential after 12 month's notice on selected sites in Newhaven. This was approved by Lewes District Council on 11th October 2017 and confirmed by Lewes District Council on 27th June 2018. The Article 4 direction came into force on 5th November 2018.

To find more information please visit the Newhaven Enterprise Zone website.

Newhaven (land at Tidemills) Article 4 and map (PDF, 357 KB)

Newhaven (West Quay) Article 4 and map (PDF, 187 KB)